Tentative:  05/23/08

 

TOWNSHIP COUNCIL

AGENDA

WORK SESSION/REGULAR MEETING

MAY 27, 2008 – 7:00 P.M.

 

1.                 Call to Order

 

2.                 Pledge of Allegiance

 

3.                 Invocation – Councilwoman Francois

 

4.                 Roll Call

 

5.                 Commendations/Proclamations:

 

a)     8th Anniversary – Arsha Bodha Center – 84 Cortelyou Lane, Somerset

b)     Shade Tree Committee – Presentation and Commendations

c)      Winners of Franklin Township Handwashing-It’s A SNAP! Awards

 

6.                 Mayor’s Report

 

7.                 Deputy Mayor’s Report

 

8.                 Public Discussion (5 minutes per speaker)

 

9.         Council Comments

 

10.       Council Discussion Items

 

a)     Special Council Meeting – June 17, 2008 – Consultant’s Report – Sold Waste Proposal

b)     Administration Committee Report – Township Manager Daly

c)      Location of Council Offices within Municipal Building

d)     Board of Health, 2008 Meetings – Schedule Prior to Township Council Meetings

e)      FY2009 Budget Hearings – September 2-4, 2008

f)       Pandemic Influenza Response Plan

 

11.       Approval of Minutes – None Submitted

 

12.       Approval of Warrants           

13.               Public Hearing and Adoption of Ordinances on Second Reading – None.

 

14.             FY2009 Hamilton Street Special Improvement District Budget

 

a)     Public Hearing

b)     Resolution #08-247 – Read Budget by Title

c)      Resolution #08-248 – Adopt FY2009 Hamilton Street Special Improvement District Budget

 

15.              Introduction of Ordinance on First Reading

 

a)     Ordinance No. 3758 – Amend Code Chapter 112, Land Development, 112 Attachment 25 – Appendix B-1 – Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit (Maintenance) and B-2 – Irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit (Performance) (112-194A (17) (d).  Further consideration and public hearing is scheduled for July 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

 

b)     Ordinance No. 3759 – Authorize Private Sale of Township-Owned Land – Block 280, Lots 4-7 (Clifton Street/Franklin Boulevard); Block 287.02, Lots 24-27 (18 Viking Avenue); Block 217, Lot 101 (Baier Avenue/Lewis Street); Block 558, Lots 6-9 (70 Garfield Avenue); Block 554, Lots 17-20 (73 Garfield Avenue); and Block 556, Lots 12-14 (575 Garfield Avenue) to Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity to build affordable housing.  Further consideration and public hearing is scheduled for June 24, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

 

c)      Ordinance No. 3760 – Amend Code Chapter 81, Affordable Housing, Section 81-11.1, Enforcement Provisions – Amendments to be compliant with Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) rules for Non-Compliance.  Further consideration and public hearing is scheduled for June 24, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

 

d)     Ordinance No. 3761 – Amend Code Chapter 115, Dogs & Other Animals, Section 115-25, Fees, Add Fee for the Spaying/Neutering of Animals adopted from Shelter and/or Adoption Events - $30.00 per Animal.  Further consideration and public hearing is scheduled for June 24, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

 

e)      Ordinance No. 3762 – 2008 Water Capital Ordinance Appropriating $4,929,250.00. Further consideration and public hearing is scheduled for June 24, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

 

f)       Ordinance No. 3763 – Amend Code Chapter 50- Police Outside Work/Special Police Services - Section 24 (d) Rate of Pay for outside work excluding traffic shall be $50.00, Township retaining 10% plus additional $2.50 per hour gasoline surcharge

(e) – Rate of pay for traffic services shall be $70.00, Township retaining 10% plus additional $2.50 per hour gasoline surcharge.  Further consideration and public hearing is scheduled for June 24, 2008 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers

 

16.       Consent Agenda Resolutions

a)           Resolution #08-249- Support Assembly Bill No. A-823 – Regulations for the Operation of Snowmobiles, All-Terrain Vehicles, Dirt Bikes, and Certain Other Vehicles and Off-Road Vehicles.   

 

b)           Resolution #08-250 – Support Assembly Bill No. A-1105 – Authorizing On-Line Publication of Municipal Legal Notices.   

 

c)            Resolution #08-251 – Support Senate Bill No. S-755 – “New Jersey Hero Act” – Organ and Tissue Donation.   

 

d)           Resolution #08-252 – Authorize Tax Remittals.

 

e)            Resolution #08-253 – Authorize Refund of Tax Overpayments.     

 

f)             Resolution #08-254 – Authorize Tax Title Lien Redemption – Outside Buyer.   

 

g)           Resolution #08-255 – Authorize Performance Guarantee Release – A.S. Builders – Docket #PLN2004-0037 – Block 287/Lots 17.01, 18-20 & 32.07 – Tall Oaks Road – Site Improvements - $9,606.00.

 

h)           Resolution #08-256 – Authorize Release of Street Opening Surety Bond – Jo-Ed Excavating & Paving – Permit #08-00025 – Block 38/Lot 2 – 80 Meadow Avenue - $750.00.

 

i)             Resolution #08-257 – Authorize Release of Planning/Building Review Escrows and Inspection Fees.

 

j)             Resolution #08-258 – Authorize Release of Winter Bond – Princeton Highlands Developers – Docket #P980009SF – Block 11.20/Lot 5 – 14 Rydal Road - $500.00.

 

k)            Resolution #08-259 – Authorize Grant Agreement – Community Forestry Management Plan – 2008 Green Communities Grant - $3,000.00 with 33.3 % match.

 

l)             Resolution #08-260 – Authorize Grant Agreement – Somerset County Youth Athletic and Recreational Facilities Grant - $15,000.00 – Municipal Park Improvements.

 

m)         Resolution #08-261 – Authorize Grant Application – Somerset County Economic Development Incentive Program – Combination Faηade and Streetscape Program on Hamilton Street - $150,000.00.

 

n)           Resolution #08-262 – Authorize Chapter 159 Insertion into FY2008 Municipal Budget – NJ Department of Health and Senior Services – Pandemic Flu Preparedness - $10,138.00.

 

o)            Resolution #08-263 – Authorize Chapter 159 Insertion into FY2008 Municipal Budget – FY2008 Summer Food Service Program - $8,659.38.

 

p)           Resolution #08-264 – Authorize Chapter 159 Insertion into FY2008 Municipal Budget – Recreational Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities Grant - $5,000.00.

 

q)           Resolution #08-265 – Extension of Professional Services Agreement – Sharon Lane – Nursing Supervisor – January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008 – Amount Not to Exceed $10,400.00.

 

r)            Resolution #08-266 – Award Bid – Construction of Easton Avenue Sidewalks – Jenicar Builders Contractors Company – Amount Not to Exceed $33,395.00.

 

s)             Resolution #08-267 – Award State Contract – 2009 Ford Econoline Wagon S31 E350 Super Duty Ext XL – Ditschman Flemington Ford – Amount Not to Exceed $21,581.00.

 

t)             Resolution #08-268 – Approval of Stormwater Detention Facility Maintenance Agreement – Schoolhouse Crossings, LP – Block 514, Lot 25.01 – Elizabeth Avenue and Schoolhouse Road.

 

u)           Resolution #08-269 – Authorize Issuance of Raffle Licenses.

 

v)            Resolution #08-270 – Authorize Issuance Special Event Permit – First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens – Biker Blessing – June 8, 2008 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Church Parking Lot.

 

w)         Resolution #08-271 – Authorize Issuance Special Event Permit – Deliverance Prayer Revival Tabernacle – Naaman Williams Park – June 6-8, 2008 – 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

 

x)           Resolution #08-272 – Authorize Issuance of New Plenary Retail Consumption License – Jeffrey Zelekowitz and Neil Zelekowitz.

 

y)           Resolution #08-273 – Authorize Issuance of New Plenary Retail Consumption License – Hotel/Motel Exception – White Lodging Services Corporation – Homewood Suites Somerset – 101 Pierce Street.

 

z)       Resolution #08-274 – Accept Resignation of Edward R. Wyckoff from Municipal Ethics Board.

 

aa)    Resolution #08-275 – Authorize Discharge of Second Repayment Mortgage and Affordable Housing Agreement – 205 Columbus Drive, Franklin Park.

 

bb)    Resolution #08-276 – Award Bid – Design and Prepare Plans to Stabilize and Prevent Further Structural Deterioration of Canal Road Historic Houses – Farewell, Miss, Gatsch, Architects, LLC – Amount Not to Exceed $40,600.00.

 

cc)     Resolution #08-277 – Award Extraordinary Unspecifiable Services – Land Preservation Consultant – Loos Consulting – Amount Not to Exceed $70,000.00.

 

dd)    Resolution #08-278 – Authorize Purchase Over $8500 – Municipal Code Supplement Services and Printing of Land Development Pamphlets – General Code – Amount Not to Exceed $10,894.92.

 

ee)     Resolution #08-279 – Authorize Issuance of Special Event Permit – First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens – Harvest of Hope – June 14, 2008 – 12 Noon to 4:00 p.m.

 

ff)     Resolution #08-280 – Authorize Submission of Somerset County Youth Services Commission Annual Grant in the amount of $5,000.00.

 

gg)    Resolution #08-281 – Amend Resolution #08-211 – 2008 Tax Rate – Fire District # 1.

 

hh)    Resolution #08-282 – Amend Resolution #08-212 – 2008 Tax Rate – Fire District #2.

 

ii)      Resolution #08-283 – Amend Resolution #08-213 – 2008 Tax Rate – Fire District  #3.

 

jj)      Resolution #08-284 – Amend Resolution #08-214 – 2008 Tax Rate – Fire District #4.

 

kk)    Resolution #08-285 – Authorize Submission of Grant Application – Somerset County Youth Service Commission Competitive Grant Youth Development and Leadership Program in the amount of $8,000.00.

 

17.       Board and Commission Appointments

 

a)        Advisory Board of Health

 

§         Nominations for One (1) Student Non-Voting Member of the Advisory Board of Health for a one-year term ending December 31, 2008.

 

b)        Business & Industry Advisory Board

 

§         Nominations for One (1) Business Owner with More than 50 Employees to the Business & Industry Advisory Board, for a four-year term ending December 31, 2011.

c)         Cable Television Advisory Committee

 

§         Nominations for Four (4) Regular Members of the Cable Television Advisory Committee, each for a two-year term ending December 31, 2009.

 

d)        Historic Preservation Commission

 

§         Nominations for One (1) Regular Member of the Historic Preservation Commission, for an unexpired two-year term ending December 31, 2008.

 

e)          Joint Advisory Committee/Kingston Village

 

§         Nominations for One (1) Regular Members of the Joint Advisory Committee/Kingston Village, for a three-year term ending December 31, 2010.

 

f)         Municipal Ethics Board

 

§         Nominations for One (1) Democrat or Independent Member of the Municipal Ethics Board, for an unexpired five-year term ending December 31, 2009.

 

g)        Open Space Advisory Committee

 

§         Nominations for One (1) Regular Member of the Open Space Advisory Committee, for an unexpired three-year term ending December 31,2009. 

 

h)        Senior Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

 

§         Nominations for One (1) Council Member of the Senior Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, for an unexpired three-year term ending December 31, 2009.

 

i)       Task Force on Open Space and Parks in Southern Portion of Township of Franklin

 

§         Nominations for Trails Advisory Committee Representative on the Task Force on Space and Parks in Southern Portion of Township of Franklin.

 

18.       Executive Session

 

a)     Litigation – Update of Pending Litigation Cases

b)     Litigation – Janho Proposed Settlement

c)  Litigation - Tax Appeals

 

19.       Adjournment